ELLENSBURG, Wash. (Nov. 22) -- Central Washington University senior Ted Nelson (Hoquiam, Wash.) had career-highs of 13 points and 11 rebounds, earning the first double-double of his career and leading the Wildcat men's basketball team to a 110-71 victory over Walla Walla University on Tuesday evening at Nicholson Pavilion.

The Wildcats are now 3-1 on the season, having reeled off three straight victories since losing their season opener to Warner Pacific eleven days ago. Walla Walla, which competes as a dual member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), fell to 1-9 on the season.

Central Washington went ahead 4-2 on a layup by sophomore Kevin Davis (Federal Way, Wash./Todd Beamer HS) at the 18:49 mark in the first half and never relinquished the lead for the remainder of the contest. The Wildcats had a 20-point halftime advantage (54-34) and led by as many as 43 points in the second half before finishing with the final 39-point victory.

Junior Jordan Coby (Tacoma, Wash./Wilson HS) led all scorers with 21 points on 8 of 13 shooting including 4 of 9 from three-point range, while senior Toussaint Tyler (Kent, Wash./Kentwood HS) followed with 19 points and made 5 of 9 treys. As a team, CWU converted on 13 of 28 threes for the contest.

Nelson, who is a fifth-year senior for the Wildcats, had previous highs of seven points and eight rebounds, and eclipsed both of those marks early in the second half of Tuesday's victory. The 7-foot center also tied a career-high with three blocks and three assists.

"I am proud of Teddy," CWU head coach Greg Sparling said. "He is altering shots, rebounding well, and is giving us some quality minutes on the floor."

Central missed just one of its 20 attempts from the free throw line, and committed just seven turnovers while forcing 20 on the Wolves. The Wildcats finished with 17 steals on the evening, which is the most since the 2007-08 season.

Walla Walla got production from freshman Josh Hough who scored 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting. Also scoring in double-digits for the Wolves was Mark Moore with 15.

The Wildcats will return to action after Thanksgiving when they host Quest University Canada on Saturday (Nov. 26) at 7 p.m. at Nicholson Pavilion.

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CWU led the NCAA in tackles for loss last season. Photo: Central Washington Athletics

The Wildcats bring back the core of its defense that led the NCAA in tackles for loss a year ago. Central averaged 10.7 TFL per game, with Kevin Haynes taking care of 19 himself. Haynes' running mate, Sean Elledge, was tied for second most on the 2016 squad with 17.5.

The Wildcats bring back the core of its defense that led the NCAA in tackles for loss a year ago. Central averaged 10.7 TFL per game, with Kevin Haynes taking care of 19 himself. Haynes' running mate, Sean Elledge, was tied for second most on the 2016 squad with 17.5.

PORTLAND, Ore. – When Azusa Pacific and Central Washington meet on the football field for the second time in 2017, they will square off in front of a national audience. The Oct. 28 between the two games, which will take place in Ellensburg, Wash., will be one of 18 games selected this season for the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Showcase.

PORTLAND, Ore. – When Azusa Pacific and Central Washington meet on the football field for the second time in 2017, they will square off in front of a national audience. The Oct. 28 between the two games, which will take place in Ellensburg, Wash., will be one of 18 games selected this season for the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Showcase.

ELLENSBURG, Wash.- Central Washington University head football coach Ian Shoemaker has announced the Wildcats 2017 football schedule. The Wildcats will play 11 games in 2017 with five home contests. Central's 2017 opener is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. against Texas A&M Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. The Javelinas finished the 2016 season with a 9-3 record, including a 24-17 victory over Southern Arkansas in the Agent B...

ELLENSBURG, Wash.- Central Washington University head football coach Ian Shoemaker has announced the Wildcats 2017 football schedule. The Wildcats will play 11 games in 2017 with five home contests. Central's 2017 opener is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. against Texas A&M Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. The Javelinas finished the 2016 season with a 9-3 record, including a 24-17 victory over Southern Arkansas in the Agent B...

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